Jefferson Township, Adams County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Adams County and Adams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Adams County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Adams County compares with Ohio
Adams County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Adams County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Adams County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 114 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jefferson Township, Adams County since 2015; patterns below come from Adams County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Adams County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 42 |
| SR-41 | 16 |
| SR-136 | 9 |
| SR-125 | 8 |
| SR-73 | 5 |
| US-52 | 4 |
| SR-247 | 3 |
| Steam Furnace Rd | 3 |
Jefferson Township, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 904 |
| Land area | 43.1 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45616) | $67,614 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +8% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -27% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 11 | +37% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Adams County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson Township, Adams County?
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (65 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Adams County?
The worst month is March: 14.9% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jefferson Township, Adams County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 5.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Adams County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 35.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jefferson Township, Adams County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.